The Municipal Agriculture Office of Surigao City issues a pest advisory for rice farmers in the municipality. Reports of increased stem borer activity have been received from farmers in the Lipata and Washington barangay areas.
Recommended actions:
- Monitor fields regularly for dead hearts and white ears
- Apply Chlorpyrifos or Fipronil-based insecticides at early infestation stages
- Synchronize planting dates with neighboring farms to disrupt pest cycles
- Report severe infestations to the Municipal Agriculture Office immediately
Farmers are advised to act promptly to protect their crops and minimize yield losses.